Brilliant! I had been troubleshooting my blinking cancel light and short cycling Maytag for a week when I found this. I had looked right past that corrosion and thought it to be insignificant surface dirt. I followed your procedure to the letter (except that my liquid tape is white) and also used the opportunity to repair the broken handle with a piece of lexan and some aluminum pop-rivets. Back to working like new! And thanks to your update, I can see I can expect a year or more of good service! Saved $150. Eat your heart out Maytag repair man!